Friday, June 25, 2010 will mark the fourth anniversary since IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was taken prisoner by Hamas in a cross-border terrorist operation a the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

His father, Mr. Noam Shalit, told the press that during the Olmert administration, when he and supporters camped out outside the prime minister’s home it was to apply pressure but today, they truly believe this is a “life or death struggle” and when they set up camp outside Mr. Netanyahu’s residence, they do plan to stay until the government brings his son back home.

When asked to comment regarding different policy decision, Mr. Shalit explained it is not his job to advise the prime minister. He is responsible to bring his son home and the ‘how’ aspect is his and that of his advisors.

Beginning next week, the family and supporters will leave their Givat Hila home and head for the capital, where they plan to set up camp, outside the official Prime Minister’s Residence, vowing to remain until Gilad returns home. Mr. Shalit and his wife Aviva called on the entire nation to join them along the march route and to continue working on behalf of their son until he returns home.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)